Inviting sealed tenders for RestStop, Thalappadi Wayside Amenities Center.                                   First RestStop Centre coming up at Kasaragod                                   Government issued GO and development started at Thalappadi.                                   Interested bidders are invited to participate in e-Tenders for various works and consultancy services at RestStop Thalappady via the Kerala e-Tender Portal.                                   Wayside amenities with state-of-the-art facilities for motorists.                                   First initiative of OKIH to launch soon.                                   

Vacancy Details

Overseas Keralites Investment & Holding Limited (OKIHL) was formed in 2019 as per the recommendation of Loka Kerala Sabha to tap the expertise and resources of Non-Resident Keralites (NRK) to accelerate infrastructure development in certain selected strategic verticals.

At OKIHL, we endeavour to provide a formidable platform for professionals as well as freshers, who will be our paramount assets, and believe that people should think independently, take initiative, grow to their fullest potential and help to shape the future of our society. Diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to providing inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background. The safety, wellbeing and progress of our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We build skills and competencies through training and work experiences in a wide range of assignments. We give an opportunity for you to join a dynamic and professional team with a global outlook and diverse portfolios.

OKIHL is in the process of developing a chain of wayside amenities with international standards along the highways in Kerala under the brand name ‘RestStop’, which will serve long-distance commuters including tourists with excellent services and enabling them to “Relax, Refuel and Rejuvenate”. This infrastructure will also augment the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of the local communities. The first node is under development in Hosangadi near Manjeswaram in Kasaragod District.

About the Position 
Currently, we are on the lookout to identify one (1) dynamic and experienced person to be appointed as Project Engineer on a temporary basis for RestStop Pvt. Ltd This position is initially for a period of six months, which may be extended based on requirement, and is based initially at RestStop Thalappadi Site at Manjeswaram in Kasaragod District, with moderate travel requirements. Successful candidates will get amble opportunities for professional growth as the OKIHL has an ambitious growth strategy and selected candidates could be posted at other locations also based on mutual interest.

Experience & Qualification required
Candidates with a mature outlook and having Customer facing experience in Administration, Project development / operation, or similar areas, Pass in B. Tech or equivalent from reputable institutions in Civil, Mechanical or other allied fields with relevant experience of three to five year and good track record are eligible to apply. Age not more than 35 years. Candidates who lack the above minimum criteria, will not be considered. 

High Level Job Description
Responsibility of the selected candidate includes interaction with different stakeholders, both internal and external, to be an efficient team player, maintain Project Execution at development stage and later operation stage, coordinate with Government departments and other stakeholders, track and report site progress, and other tasks as assigned from time to time.

Skill Sets Required
A good team player with sufficient oral and written communication skills in both English and Malayalam. Ability to adapt with ever dynamic work environment for ideal end results, customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond effectively with different individuals across the geographical regions and cultures, effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to develop strong professional relationships with different stakeholders including senior government officials and business leaders are essential.
Working knowledge in MS Office software, AutoCad and Project Management are required. Candidates are required to work independently with attention to accuracy and details, with ability to meet priorities and deadlines. Desirable to have 2 wheel / 4 wheel driving license.
Good interpersonal skills with ability for problem-solving, to flag issues proactively, flexibility to work in alignment with organisational needs, willingness to take up additional responsibilities, and manage time effectively are some of the requirements.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are requested to submit their application on online mode only by providing the required information in the dedicated link provided. Application submitted through any means other than the dedicated online mode will NOT be entertained.

Corrigendum/Addendum/Notice etc., if any, and any future announcements related to this notification shall be made only through this link. Candidates are advised to refer to the website periodically for any updates. Please review below instructions.

1. The candidates are required to go through the detailed notification carefully and decide for themselves about their eligibility for this position before applying and enter the particulars on the online portal.

2. OKIHL is not responsible for any discrepancy in submitting the application through online. Admittance to all stages of the recruitment will be provisional only and detailed scrutiny of the applications/credentials will be conducted before the interview/appointment. Any discrepancy found in the application during such a detailed scrutiny, at any stage of the recruitment process, will result in the disqualification of the candidature without any further notice.

3. Interested candidates are requested to apply well in advance and not to wait till the closing date. OKIHL will not be responsible if a candidate is unable to submit the application online due to any last-minute rush.

4. Candidates must compulsorily fill-up all relevant fields of applications and will have to upload both their passport size photograph (taken within the last six months) which must be less than 200 Kb size and their most updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with file-size not exceeding 3 Mb.

5. In ‘Educational Background’, percentage of marks should be calculated and entered by adding marks obtained for different papers as main, subsidiary, language, project, lab etc as in School / University / institution issued mark sheets for all years. While listing ‘Experience’, only the current or latest one should be entered. Past experience if any are to be included in the CV, to be uploaded. If you or your parent had worked in multiple foreign countries, the ‘NRI from’ year to be entered is the year in which first migrated to the first country.

6. Incomplete/incorrect application forms will be summarily rejected. OKIHL under any circumstances will not entertain information, if any, furnished by the candidate subsequently and hence one should be careful in filling up the application form at the time of submission. If any lapse is detected during the scrutiny, the candidature will be rejected even if the candidate comes through the final stage of the recruitment process or even at a later stage.

7. The candidate should not furnish any false, tampered, fabricated information or suppress any material information while filling up the application. If the particulars furnished in the online application form do not tally with the original documents produced by the candidate, his/her application will be rejected. Please note that no change of application data will be permitted at any stage after the submission of the online application. Merely applying for the post and being shortlisted in the subsequent processes does not imply that a candidate will necessarily be offered any employment. No request for considering the candidature under any category/post other than the one in which applied will be entertained.

8. Canvassing in any form during any stage of recruitment process will lead to the cancellation of candidature.

9. The candidate should have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this recruitment process. If required, OKIHL may send intimation to download call letters for written test/group discussion/Interview through the registered email ID. In case an applicant does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile number before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

10. OKIHL reserves the right to request for any additional documentary evidence from the candidates in support of educational qualifications/experiences/other notified eligibility requirements. The copy of the appointment letters, salary certificates, pay slip etc. will not be accepted in lieu of the work experience certificate, except for the current job.

11. OKIHL reserves its right to cancel/defer/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the recruitment/selection process, if the need arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereof and further accept or reject any application without assigning any reason. Only the shortlisted candidates will be intimated in due course. The decision of the Management will be final and binding on all candidates on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the application, mode of selection, cancellation of the selection process either in part or full, etc. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

12. The candidate understands and agrees that the purpose of collecting personal data is for the limited requirement of evaluating the application and candidates by submitting their application to OKIHL, consents to the collection and processing of personal data by OKIHL, and/or its authorised agencies appropriately for the above purpose. Candidates are to be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While security cannot be guaranteed, OKIHL will strive to protect the security of the information to the best of their ability with reasonable security practices and procedures.

13. OKIHL does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process and has not authorized agencies/partners to collect any fee for recruitment. If you encounter any suspicious mail, advertisements, or persons who offer jobs at OKIHL, please do let us know by contacting us at info.okih@kerala.gov.in.

14. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, political orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic. However, being an enterprise formulated by Loka Kerala Sabha to support NRKs, among two equally qualified and experienced candidates, OKIHL is mandated to give first preference to NRKs or returned NRKs, both with relevant experience from abroad, or their wards, in that order. 

15. Online application is to be submitted on or before the last date prescribed for the respective vacancy.

RestStop Pvt. Ltd. A Government of Kerala Enterprise, CIN: U93000KL2020PTC062474, 6th Floor, Norka Center, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471 2770500, Email: info.okih@kerala.gov.in